Riyadh: An official with Saudi Arabia`s
communications authority says it has blocked Facebook because
the popular social networking website doesn`t conform with the
kingdom`s conservative values.
The official says Saudi`s Communications and Information
Technology Commission blocked the site Saturday and an error
message shows up when Internet users try to access it.
He says Facebook`s content had "crossed a line" with the
kingdom`s conservative morals, but that blocking the site is a
temporary measure.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he
wasn`t authorized to speak to the media.
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islam and
religious leaders have strong influence over policy making and
social mores.
Pakistan and Bangladesh both imposed temporary bans on
Facebook this year.
PTI
